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Synonyms for Misconstrue & Similar Words

Definition of misconstrue

verb
  1. interpret in the wrong way; "Don't misinterpret my comments as criticism"; "She misconstrued my remarks"

4 synonyms found

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What are synonyms for misconstrue?
Synonyms for misconstrue include: misapprehend, misconceive, misinterpret, misunderstand.
How many synonyms does misconstrue have?
Misconstrue has 4 synonyms.

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